Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which one of the following types of industries produces raw materials for other industries?

Options:

Cottage Industries

Basic Industries

Capital Industries

Footloose Industries

Correct Answer:

Basic Industries

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Basic Industries

Basic industries are those industries that produce raw materials or essential inputs for other industries. These industries form the foundation for the development of many other industries.

NCERT: "..The industry whose products are used to make other goods by using them as raw materials are basic industries."